Nucleus® implant reliability
With a cochlear implant, you want to choose a hearing solution for today and for the future. That’s why reliability is so important.
What you'll find on this page
- Why implant reliability is important.
- Why Cochlear™ Nucleus® Implants are the most reliable today for both adults and children.
- The story of Cochlear's first commercial child recipient, Holly Taylor, who's relied on her implant for more than 30 years.
Reliability you can count on
Choosing a cochlear implant is an important decision. Be it for yourself or a loved one, you want to trust that you are choosing the right hearing solution for today and for the future.
Along with hearing performance, the reliability of the implant you choose is a measure of quality and can provide peace of mind for the years to come. That's why it matters that Cochlear™ Nucleus® implants are the most reliable in the industry.1-3
Most reliable today*
Latest generation implant reliability1-3
Reliability data sourced from other manufacturers' reports:
Most reliable over time
Implant reliability over time1-3
Most reliable for children
When choosing a hearing implant for your child, we understand you want the best. With a market-leading implant reliability rate of 99.75% Cumulative Survival Percentage (CSP) for children for our latest generation implant,1 this means choosing Cochlear.
Latest generation implant reliability in children
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Note: MED-EL does not report data separately for adults and children which is required by the European and International consensus statements on cochlear implant reliability reporting.
Most chosen
With more than 379,000 registered Cochlear Nucleus implants worldwide,1 Cochlear leads the way as the most trusted provider of implantable hearing solutions.
Number of registered implants1, 3
MED-EL does not report number of registered cochlear implants.
Why cochlear implant reliability matters
Cochlear's first commercial child recipient, Holly Taylor, has relied on her Cochlear implant for 30 more than years. Discover why Holly says, "I choose quality. I choose Cochlear."
Holly is an immediate family member of an employee of Cochlear Limited.
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Disclaimer
Please seek advice from your health professional about treatments for hearing loss. Outcomes may vary, and your health professional will advise you about the factors which could affect your outcome. Always follow the directions for use. Not all products are available in all countries. Please contact your local Cochlear representative for product information.
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Views expressed are those of the individual. Consult your health professional to determine if you are a candidate for Cochlear technology.
* Latest generation of cochlear implants commercially available as at 31 December 2018.
References
- Cochlear Limited. D1593476. Cochlear Nucleus Reliability Report, Volume 17 December 2018. 2019, Mar.
- Hearing Implant Reliability Reporting | MED-EL [Internet]. Medel.com. 2019 [cited 7 March 2019]. Available from: http://www.medel.com/hearing-solutions/cochlear-implants/reliability
- 2018 Global Implant Reliability Report. 027-N025-02 Rev B. Advanced Bionics AG and affiliates.; 2018.